PM Modi's Address at United Nations General Assembly

[sms]

Very Positive speech by Modi. Very good tone and body language. We can analyse each and every word but following are the only few things we can take away from it...

• Make UN a effective org. and better representation to developing countries to UN
• G20 --> G All : No selective discrimination to developing countries and no unipolar world
• Reform WTO to be use to help all nations from it's current status where its used as tool by developed countries to fuel capitalism
• Recognition of terrorism as threat to humanity with out discrimination of good or Bad terrorist
• Good relation with all neighboring countries with Pakistan to come forward by giving up terrorism

 

[nik22]

What language is that?

I was going to say something bad because I can no expect this from Pakistani, unless he was trying to troll. But looks like you had some genuine issues.

@Chak Bamu @Emmie @Jungibaaz @Oscar Could you please take care of this guy ? He is spamming asking the same question over and over again on every thread.

ha ha, really? Please report him to local police. He need to see a mental doctor. He could be a danger to society

 

[oFFbEAT]

Vasudha= Earth
Kutumb= Family

The phrase translates to The WORLD IS A FAMILY

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kutumb means 'family' or 'relatives'??.......in the strictest sense, I think 'relatives'......

 

[Luca1]

He told Pakistan that raising issues in UN is inconsequential, and that he said inside the UN. He did not even touch the Kashmir Issue, which is in sync with India's official line that Kashmir is an Integral Part of India.

India has told the world that on Kashmir it is either our way or highway.

Kashmir issue is not an issue of terrorism. Its a issue of territorial dispute. India and Pakistan should work out their differences. I would suggest that both make the current line of control the international border and stop fighting.

 

[anant_s]

Kutumb means 'family' or 'relatives'??.

Literal translation of the Sanskrit word is indeed FAMILY.
कुटुम्ब (Kutumb) meaning in English - कुटुम्ब in English - Definition and Translation - HinKhoj

 

[anant_s]

Here is full text of his speech

Mr. President and distinguished delegates,

Let me first congratulate you on your election as the President of the 69th session of United Nations General Assembly.

It is a truly a great honour to address you for the first time as the Prime Minister of India. I stand here conscious of the hopes and expectations of the people of India. I am also mindful of the expectations of the world from 1.25 billion people. India is a country that constitutes one-sixth of humanity; a nation experiencing economic and social transformation on a scale rarely seen in history.

Every nation's world view is shaped by its civilization and philosophical tradition. India's ancient wisdom sees the world as one family. It is this timeless current of thought that gives India an unwavering belief in multilateralism.

Today, as I stand here, I am equally aware of the hopes that are pinned on this great assembly. I am struck by the sacred belief that brought us together. An extraordinary vision and a clear recognition of our shared destiny brought us together to build this institution for advancing peace and security, the rights of every human being and economic development for all. From 51 nations then, today 193 sovereign flaÿs flv at thiÿ hope.

We have achieved much in the past six decades in our mission in ending wars, preventing conflict, maintaining peace, feeding the hungry, striving to save our planet and creating opportunities for children. 69 UN peacekeeping missions since 1948 have made the blue helmet the colour of peace.

Today, there is a surge of democracy across the world; including in South Asia; in Afghanistan, we are at a historic moment of democratic transition and affirmation of unity. Afghans are showing that their desire for a peaceful and democratic future will prevail over violence. Nepal has moved from violence to peace and democracy; Bhutan's young democracy is flourishing. Democracy is trying to find a voice in West Asia and North Africa; Tunisia's success makes us believe that it is possible.

There is a new stirring for stability, progress and progress in Africa. There is unprecedented spread of prosperity in Asia and beyond, rising on the strength of peace and stability. Latin America, a continent of enormous potential, is coming together in shared pursuit of stability and prosperity, which could make it an important anchor of the world. India desires a peaceful and stable environment for its development. A nation's destiny is linked to its neighbourhood. That is why my Government has placed the highest priority on advancing friendship and cooperation with her neighbours.

This includes Pakistan. I am prepared to engage in a serious bilateral dialogue with Pakistan in a peaceful atmosphere, without the shadow of terrorism, to promote our friendship and cooperation. However, Pakistan must also take its responsibility seriously to create an appropriate environment. Raising issues in this forum is not the way to make progress towards resolving issues between ourtwo countries. Instead, today, we should be thinking about the victims of floods in Jammu and Kashmir. In India, we have organized massive flood relief operations and have also offered assistance for Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

India is part of the developing world, but we are prepared to share our modest resources with those countries that need this assistance as much as we do.

This is a time of great flux and change. The world is witnessing tensions and turmoil on a scale rarely seen in recent history. There are no major wars, but tensions and conflicts abound; and, there is absence of real peace and uncertainty about the future. An integrating Asia Pacific region is still concerned about maritime security that is fundamental to its future. Europe faces risk of new division. In West Asia, extremism and fault lines are growing. Our own region continues to face the destabilizing threat of terrorism. Africa faces the twin threat of rising terrorism and a health crisis. Terrorism is taking new shape and new name. No country, big or small, in the north or the south, east or west, is free from its threat.

Are we really making concerted international efforts to fight these forces, or are we still hobbled by our politics, our divisions, our discrimination between countries.

We welcome efforts to combat terrorism's resurgence in West Asia, which is affecting countries near and far. The effort should involve the support of al! countries in the region. Today, even as seas, space and cyber space have become new instruments of prosperity, they could also become a new theatre of conflicts.

Today, more than ever, the need for an international compact, which is the foundation of the United Nations, is stronger than before. While we speak of an interdependent world, have we become more united as nations? Today, we still operate in various Gs with different numbers. India, too, is involved in several. But, how much are we able to work together as G1 or G-All? On the one side, we say that our destinies are inter-linked, on the other hand we still think in terms of zero sum game. If the other benefits, I stand to lose.

It is easy to be cynical and say nothing will change; but if we do that, we run the risk of shirking our responsibilities and we put our collective future in danger.

Let us bring ourselves in tune with the call of our times.

First, let us work for genuine peace, No one country or group of countries can determine the course of this world. There has to be a genuine international partnership. This is not just a moral position, but a practical reality. We need a genuine dialogue and engagement between countries. I say this from the conviction of the philosophical tradition that I come from.

Our efforts must begin here - in the United Nations.

We must reform the United Nations, including the Security Council, and make it more democratic and participative. Institutions that reflect the imperatives of 20th century won't be effective in the 21st. It would face the risk of irrelevance; and we will face the risk of continuing turbulence with no one capable of addressing it.

We should put aside our differences and mount a concerted international effort to combat terrorism and extremism. As a symbol of this effort, I urge you to adopt the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism.

We should ensure that there will be peace, stability and order in the outer space and cyber space. We should work together to ensure that all countries observe international rules and norms. Let us continue redouble our efforts to pursue universal global disarmament and nonproliferation.

Second, we must pursue a more stable and inclusive global development Globalisation has created new poles of growth; new industries; and new source of employment.

At the same time, billions live on the edge of poverty and want; countries that are barely able to survive a global economic storm.

There has never been a time when it has seemed more possible than now to change this. Technology has made things possible; the cost of providing it has reduced. We no longer are totally dependent on bricks and mortars.

If you think of the speed with which Facebook or Twitter has spread around the world, if you think of the speed with which cell phones have spread, then you must also believe that development and empowerment can spread with the same speed.

Each country must of course take its own national measures; each government must fulfill its responsibility to support growth and development. At the same time, we also require a genuine international partnership. At one level, it means a better coordination of policy so that our efforts becomes mutually supportive, not mutually damaging.

It also means that when we craft agreements on international trade, we accommodate each other's concerns and interests.

When we think of the scale of want in the world - 2.5 billion people without access to basic sanitation; 1.3 billion people without access to electricity; or 1.1 billion people without access to drinking water, we need a more comprehensive and concerted direct international action.

In India, the most important aspects of my development agenda are precisely to focus on these issues. The eradication of poverty must remain at the core of the Post-am5 Development Agenda and command our fullest attention. Third, we must seek a more habitable and sustainable world.

I want to say three things.

One, we should be honest in shouldering our responsibilities in meeting the challenges. The world had agreed on a beautiful balance of collective action - common but differentiated responsibilities. That should form the basis of continued action. This also means that the developed countries must fulfill their commitments for funding and technology transfer.

Second, national action is imperative. Technology has made many things possible. We need imagination and commitment. India is prepared to share its technology and capabilities, just as we have announced a free satellite for the SAARC countries.

Third, we need to change our lifestyles. Energy not consumed is the cleanest energy.

We can achieve the same level of development, prosperity and well being without necessarily going down the path of reckless consumption. It doesn't mean that economies will suffer; it will mean that our economies will take on a different character. For us in India, respect for nature is an integral part of spiritualism. We treat nature's bounties as sacred.

Yoga is an invaluable gift of our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistie approach to health and well being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change.

Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day.

Finally,

We are at a historic moment. Every age is defined by its character; and, each generation is remembered for how it rose together to meet its challenges. We have that responsibility to rise to our challenges now. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in this great assembly.

Next year we will be seventy, we should ask ourselves whether we should wait until we are 80 or 100. Let us fulfill our promise to reform the United Nations Security Council by 2o15. Let us fulfill our pledge on a Post-2o15 Development Agenda so that there is new hope and belief in us around the world. Let us make 2m5 also a new watershed for a sustainable world. Let it be the beginning of a new journey together.

Thank you

 

[Levina]

He's been issue a prewarning. If he keeps at it, he will be banned.

Indian posters - what is that meaning of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam? @anant_s , @Ravi Nair , @levina

Vasu means earth and kutumbakam means family,so it means the whole earth is one family.Its just a social philosophy which emphasizes on one parmatma.If there's one parmatma (almighty) then how can there be different atma??
This is one reason I refuse to call hinduism a religion,its just a way of life.

 

[jha]

Quite funny... Kashmiris saying " Zor se bolo "... Indians responding with " Jai Mata Di"...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152640709765020

 

[anant_s]

Kashmiris saying " Zor se bolo "... Indians responding with " Jai Mata Di"...

Really funny

As Americans say themselves

 

[Levina]

Quite funny... Kashmiris saying " Zor se bolo "... Indians responding with " Jai Mata Di"...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152640709765020

ROFL!

Cant stop laughing!

@nair @seiko @DRAY @Skull and Bones @halupridol @Roybot @Indischer @Ravi Nair (you might not like it so much )
@scorpionx @arp2041 @Sidak @utraash @sms
Dont miss this video.

 

[scorpionx]

Cant stop laughing!

I may be wrong but I think its the same team saying Zor se bolo Jai mata di.

 

[OrionHunter]

He spoke like a True Spokesman. I'm sure he has won a lot of friends and fans today.

You mean he spoke like a Statesman, not 'spokesman'! There's a world of a difference between the two!

 

[Levina]

I may be wrong but I think its the same team saying Zor se bolo Jai mata di.

Naaa
Its the Kasmiri team standing on the other side of road.
They were shouting "zor se bolo ...haq hai hamara (freedom etc etc) ".
And when the jai mata di started to sound louder then the other side gave up.

 

[jha]

https://twitter.com/x/status/516103469514502145

 

[anant_s]

You mean he spoke like a Statesman, not 'spokesman'! There's a world of a difference between the two!

My bad. Corrected!

It really is difficult to think and type, with my 8 months old daughter trying to do the same at the same time